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2. What is Alcohol? In chemisty, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxyl functional group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom. Alcoholl is also a clear liquid made by fermenting or distilling grains, fruits or even some kinds of vegetables. Nicknames: Booze, Brew, Chug, Cold One, Gargle, Goof, Giggle Juice, Hard Stuff, Hooch, Jack, Juice, Kool Aid, Mouthwash, Poison, Refreshment, Sauce, Shine, Swish, and Vino

3. Short-term and Long-term effects Short term effects: Slurred speech, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Upset stomach Headaches, Breathing difficulties, Distorted vision and hearing Impaired judgment, Decreased perception and coordination Unconsciousness, Anemia (loss of red blood cells), Coma Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence) Long term effects: Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity Increased family problems, broken relationships; Alcohol poisoning High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases Liver disease; Nerve damage; Sexual problems; Permanent damage to the brain Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation; Ulcers Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls) Malnutrition; Cancer of the mouth and throat

4. What is Cannabi? Cannabisis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative varieties, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. It is an annual, dioecious, flowering herb. Nicknames: Pot , Weed, Grass, Ganja, Skun, Hashish/Charas, Bhang, Hash oil, Reefe, Herb, Boom , Blubbers, and Gangster

5. Short-term and Long-term effects Short-term effects Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack) Long-term effects Reduced resistance to common illnesses (colds, bronchitis, etc.) Suppression of the immune system Growth disorders Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body Reduction of male sex hormones Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions (injuries) to the brain could be permanent Reduced sexual capacity Study difficulties: reduced ability to learn and retain information Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly

6. What is Opiate? In medicine, the term Opiate describes any of the narcotic opioid alkaloids found as natural products in the opium poppy plant. Opium, Heroin, Morphine, and Fentanyl so on contain opiates, too. Nickname for Opium: Big O, Black stuff, Block, Gum, Hop, Dover's powder Heroin: Dope, Smack, H, Train, Thunder, Black tar, Junk, Henry, Horse, Skag, Hero, Hell dust Morphine: M, Miss Emma, Monkey, White stuff, Dreamer Fentanyl: Apache, Dance fever, Friend, Goddfella, TNT, Tango, Cash

7. Short-term and Long-term effects Short-term effects Hallucinations, Mood changes, Dizziness Nausea, Severe allergic reaction Confusion, Itching, Unconsciousness Suppression of pain, Coma, Euphoria Long-term effects Collapsed or scarred veins Contracting an infectious disease like HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis B due to needle sharing Bacterial infection, Abscesses (boils) Infection of heart lining and valves, Clogged blood vessels Blood borne viruses, Arthritis, Liver disease Kidney disease, Cell death in vital organs Brain damage Other severe withdrawal symptoms when the long-term user stops using Death

8. What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid and a stimilant drug. Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the seeds, leaves, and fruit of some plants. Nicknames: Joe, Java, Coffee

9. Short-term and Long-term effects • Headaches • Mood Swings • Severe Premenstrual Symptoms • Extreme Fatigue • Muscle Aches • Nausea • Loss of Appetite • Bowel Problems • Inability to Concentration • Confusion • Poor memory

10. What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a bitter, addictive pain blocker that is extracted from the leaves of Erythroxylon coca. Cocaine is the most powerful stimulant of natural origin. Nicknames: Aunt, Aunt Nora, Batman, Bazulco, Hubba Bernice, Bernie, Bernie’s flakes, Bernie’s Gold Dust Big bloke, Big C, Big flake, Big rush, C, C dust, C game, Candy C, Birdie Powder, Bouncing Powder, Bolivian Marching Powder, Blow, Stash, Girl, Snow, Star, Stardust, She.

11. Short-term and Long-term effects Short-term Constricted blood vessels Dilated pupils Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Increased body temperature Long-term shortness of breath, severe chest pains, lung trauma irregular heartbeat, heart attack, stroke, respiratory failure seizures and headaches abdominal pain

12. What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy (MDMA) is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, as well as distortions in time and perception and enhanced enjoyment from tactile experiences. Nicknames: X, E, XTC, Adam, Beans, Candy, Doves, E-bomb, Egg Rolls, Love Drug, Sweets, Thizz, Smartees, Vitamin E or Vitamin X etc.

13. Short-term and Long-term effects Short-term Impaired judgment, False sense of affection Confusion, Depression, Sleep problems Severe anxiety, Paranoia, Drug cravings Muscle tension, Faintness and chills or swelling Involuntary teeth clenching, Blurred vision, Nausea Long-term Long-lasting brain damage affecting thought and memory Damage to portions of the brain that regulate critical functions such as learning, sleep and emotion It is as if the brain switchboard was torn apart, then rewired backwards Degenerated nerve branches and nerve endings Depression, anxiety, memory loss Kidney failure, Hemorrhaging, Psychosis Cardiovascular1 collapse, Convulsions, Death

14. What is Meth? Meth's full name is Methamphetamine, it is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Methamphetamine is commonly known as "speed," "meth," and "chalk." In its smoked form, it is often referred to as "ice," "crystal," "crank," and "glass."

15. Short-term and Long-term effects Short-term Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature Dilation of pupils, Disturbed sleep patterns, Loss of appetite Nausea, Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability, Panic and psychosis Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses Long-term Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes and death Liver, kidney and lung damage Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected Malnutrition, weight loss, Severe tooth decay Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion Strong psychological dependence, Psychosis, Depression Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer’s disease,3 stroke and epilepsy

16. What is Tobacco? Tobacco is an agricultural crop, most commonly used to make cigarettes. Tobacco is a nervous system stimulant that triggers complex biochemical and neurotransmitter discruptions. Nicknames: Chew, Chaw, Dip, Cigs, Butts, snus, or snuff.

17. Short-term and Long-term effects Short term Increase in blood pressure. Heart rate goes up. Increase in flow of blood from heart. Arteries become narrow. Carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen content in the flow of blood Long term Smoking can result in chronic lung disease. Use of tobacco can cause coronary heart disease. One can suffer from a stroke. Tobacco use can cause cancer of the lung, esophagus, larynx, bladder and mouth as well as oral cancer. Smoking can also cause cancer of the pancreas, cervix and that of kidney. Pregnant women who smoke can deliver low weight babies or babies with physical and mental abnormalities. Infant death risk is there. Passive smoking or nonsmokers exposed to smoke let off by smokers can cause serious illnesses such as lung cancer, respiratory disease